Lionel Messi's popularity with MLS fans 'at an all-time low'

Lionel Messi missing Inter Miami game prompts MLS team to offer fans free tickets for future match
After Lionel Messi didn’t make the trip to Houston, the Dynamo offered fans who purchased tickets for Sunday’s game against Inter Miami a make-up for their troubles. Matches against Messi-led Inter Miami have been one of the hottest tickets in Major League Soccer since the global sports icon joined the team in 2023,
Lionel Messi's last-minute goal for Inter Miami makes opposition fans celebrate against their own team in rare scenes
Lionel Messi marked his return to action in emphatic style, finding the back of the net as Inter Miami sealed a 2-0 victory over Cavalier FC in Jamaica to advance to the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Lionel Messi Out for Inter Miami; MLS' Dynamo Respond by Giving Free Tickets to Fans
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What happened to Lionel Messi? Injury concerns shrouded in mystery amidst silence from Inter Miami
Inter Miami have been extremely protective of their legendary superstar ever since Lionel Messi joined the club in the summer of 2023, even as questions are raised about his fitness after multiple matches missed.
Lionel Messi's popularity with MLS fans 'at an all-time low' as discontent grows over Inter Miami superstar's lack of availability
Lionel Messi’s popularity among MLS supporters has hit “an all-time low”, with the Argentine superstar seeing limited game time at Inter Miami.
Inter Miami announce another Argentine teammate for Lionel Messi
Inter Miami's sporting project continues to take shape. Along with preserving their unbeaten record in 2025, Javier Mascherano has brought in another Argentine young player to provide additional support for Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi Missing Inter Miami Matches: Fuming Fans, Lawsuits and How Clubs Deal With It
Lionel Messi won’t play every game for Inter Miami. Just ask Houston Dynamo, Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps FC ...
Messi will travel to Jamaica for Inter Miami vs. Cavalier Champions Cup game Thursday
A sellout crowd of 30,000 awaits Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in Jamaica for the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Cavalier FC.
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Lionel Messi won’t play in Inter Miami vs. Houston Dynamo game Sunday. Here’s the latest.
The reason: Messi needs to rest — a decision made by Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano. Along with ticket-paying fans, Messi’s presence will be missed by MLS and Apple as the match is the ...
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Allende scores to lead Miami past Charlotte 1-0 with Messi again watching from the bench
Still, Miami fans shouted Messi's name throughout Sunday's match, hoping to get a look at the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner in action. He remained on the bench. Inter Miami won each of its ...
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Messi on bench, Ustari red card, 10-man Inter Miami beats Charlotte 1-0 with Allende goal
With the victory, Inter Miami improved to 2-0-1 and moved up to second place in the Eastern Conference behind the Philadelphia Union. Fans chanted for Messi several times during the match ...
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Inter Miami tops Charlotte FC sans Messi, with 10 men on field: Recap, highlights
After a huge 4-1 win over Houston a week ago, Inter ... Miami did defeat Charlotte 4-0 in a Leagues Cup matchup in 2023. Still, Messi's recent absence during Miami's 4-1 win over Houston had ...